Previously Unseen Photos from the “Into the Storm” Location Shooting!

Photo Courtesty of Klaudia Dimitrievic Galas!

 

Photo Courtesy of Klaudia Dimitrievic Galas!

THANKS to RA US member Klaudia Dimitrievic Galas, we may present these two previously unseen photos from the Into the Storm set, while the crew was filming in her friend’s neighborhood. ~ Used with permission of the owner. We love these, Klaudia!

And – as always – we invite you to follow
Richard Armitage US on Facebook and Twitter!

About Representing and Lessons Learned…

Let’s talk seriously for a moment… Photo: Robert Ascroft

Troops, let’s talk seriously for a moment.

I feel the need to comment on our responsibilities as members of the RArmy, and the gift of virtual access that we have been given by the “Urban and the Shed Crew” producers.

I am privileged to be the admin of a FB page that has the most wonderful, generous, remarkable people as members that I have ever encountered. While we may tease each other (and RA), usually the person we laugh at the most is ourselves. And there is a lot of laughter and fun on our page. No discourtesy, much less viciousness. Everyone seems to enjoy everyone else’s comments, point of view and, of course, RA. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes we all indulge in a little of Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s “If you can’t say something nice, come sit next to me” attitude. But even then, the comments are based on humor, not spite. All in all, I can’t imagine any of the RA US members being unkind or disrespectful to each other, much less a stranger.

Yet some of the RArmy are being unkind to a stranger – in the form of the “Urban and the Shed Crew” project – that is just making our acquaintance.  We’re see far too many RArmy members being disrespectful to an entire production. I find this amazing and, frankly, appalling.

The people behind RA’s latest project are generously reaching out to us – fans of RA, fans of the book, fans of Bernie Hare and all the kids in the crew, fans of the other actors (yes, there are others in this film with followings) – every day. I use the word “generously” advisedly. I’m sure we remember the lack of similar communication from another recent RA film project.  But with “Urban and the Shed Crew,” we see regular tweets, and – so far – daily updates of the the Facebook page, usually with a photo.

All of these posts, tweets, photos – all of the information we’re seeing about this project – are gifts, not rights.  We didn’t earn this. We aren’t owed this. The people behind “Urban” could just as easily think of us as more trouble than we’re worth as a potential audience worth cultivating.  Because in the end, no matter how they treat us, we’ll go see their film.

So before we make another insolent comment or insulting post, please, let’s think twice. Not to be prosaic, but please be nice.  We’re representing RA as much as we are ourselves. And, to put it on a more pragmatic level, now the “Urban and the Shed Crew” producers are still choosing to include us in their project. Let’s not make them think twice.

Now, what is essentially an incident from Internet ancient history – i.e. yesterday:

Yesterday the RA Universe exploded with a snapshot from the “Urban” set of <correction> Fraser Kelly (Urban) and two older boys mugging for the camera; it was a cute photo. In the background – way, way back in the background – who could we spot? Waldo!  That is to say: RA. Within minutes of being posted, it was all over Facebook and Tumblr.  I’m not trying to sound or be sanctimonious – because I succumbed in the end – but I had a bad feeling about it. First, it featured a child; it is a movie about children, but still, child actors have specific rights. Second, it appeared to be someone’s personal Instagram page. In the end, I was also greedy for new content. Although I did ask the owner for permission to use it, I didn’t wait for the owner’s okay. I was impatient. After a couple of hours, I took the word of the original poster that it was public and then posted it.

Big mistake. What’s worse is that I knew it.

A fan site and blog have to have some boundaries and ethical standards. I have a journalism background and I try to run my sites using certain specific editorial integrity guidelines. But this time, I ignored not only my training, but also my instincts.

Big mistake.

So, what are the lessons?

1. We cannot just purloin photos for our pages/blogs without the owners’ permission, particularly if the appear to be or are on an individual’s personal FB, Twitter or Instagram account (as has been the case before with RA content, and was in this the latest case).  And,
2. Once the owner asks for the content to be removed, it must be removed immediately! No prevarications, no rationalizations. It has to come down. Further, if you are the fan site contacted, it is your responsibility to let others know of this request and urge them to comply.

RA is not the only private individual in the RA Universe. And if it’s one thing we can and should respect it’s privacy. In light of all RA gives us through his public appearances, or how generous a production may or may not be, he and his colleagues deserve our respect for their privacy!

What happened? The owner contacted me – I had left that information when I requested permission – told me that I did not have her permission, and asked that I take down. I did, and spread the word. The top admins immediately removed it. With others, there were some discussions about its public vs. private nature. In the end, I hope the RA Universe proves itself, and the photo disappears from every public site.  

As for me? I won’t make that mistake again. Any photos or content that have any appearance of personal or private nature will require the owners’ explicit permission to post. That will mean that here, our FB page, Tumblr and Twitter accounts will not have content you may see elsewhere.  I am not about to go through this kind of “photos used without the family/owner’s permission” situation again (especially when, in my heart and mind, I know better).

Personally, I hope this – and the previous situation – would be a lesson to all of us.

Thanks to Emily’s Quotes for the image!

More Casting News for “Urban and the Shed Crew”: Neil Morrissey!

Will Chop be a scruffier, more dissipated version of this RA?
Thanks to “Mostly Richard Armitage” on Tumblr for the image.

The Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) page has been updated. RA has been added as Chop, and two more cast members have been named:

First we have the fabulous Neil Morrissey as Doc (his bio and credits are here), and Kathryn Drysdale as Madge (her bio and credits are here).

Interesting, isn’t it, that neither Anna Friel nor Nadine Mulkerrin – the other two cast members we’ve seen announced – are listed yet?

Neil Morrissey

Kathryn Drysdale

Anna Friel

Nadine Mukerrin

Thanks to RA US Special Correspondent Chrissy Lampard for the IMDB tip!

And – as always – we invite you to follow
Richard Armitage US on Facebook and Twitter!

Let’s talk bunssss: Out-Takes from the Anglophile Channel Interviews Premiere

Let’s talk about those bunssss…

Well, troops, here ’tis, at last! The Out-Takes Reel from The Anglophile Channel is here! Can’t wait to see it? Silly, just click on the LINK! Let The Anglophile Channel (and us) know what you think!

Follow The Anglophile Channel on
YouTube, Facebook, and on Twitter. 

We also invite you to follow
Richard Armitage US on Facebook and Twitter!

OUT-TAKES REEL FROM THE ANGLOPHILE CHANNEL PREMIERES IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES!

“Ooooooh, let’s not go there…” better be in there!

(That’s NOON Los Angles time, BTW.)

You’ll be able to see them on The Anglophile Channel YouTube page, and once we get the direct link, we’ll post it here at good old RA US’s blog!

Follow The Anglophile Channel on
YouTube, Facebook, and on Twitter. 

We also invite you to follow
Richard Armitage US on Facebook and Twitter!

RA *Epitomizes* Bonnie Raitt’s “Real Man,” Thanks to RA US Member Amy Leonard

RA: “A Real Man.”
Thanks to Amy Leonard for the video, and to Leslie Hassler for the killer photo!

Oh, yes, RA US members! The wait is finally over. I’ve been begging forever for someone to do an RA fanvid set to Bonnie Raitt’s “A Real Man,” and finally it’s complete!

With wit, humor, and a damn find match of images that completely suit the lyrics (no captions required), RA US member and pal Amy Leonard finally took on the task, and did a superlative job!

I couldn’t be prouder to present its premiere!  Check out Amy’s work for yourself… if you’re like me, it will blow you away!

THANK YOU, AMY, I ADORE IT! You completely exceeded ALL of our expectations!

Visit RA US on Facebook!

SPOILER ALERT: Bernie Hare Talks About and Shows the Origins of “Urban and the Shed Crew”

Will this be RA’s look as Chop in “Urban and the Shed Crew”?
Photo by Sarah Dunn.

TERRIFIC find about Urban and The Shed Crew by RA US Special Correspondent Chrissy Lampard!!! What an amazing and powerful story. RA is going to be terrific as Chop/Bernie. WARNING: the video includes key plot points of the book.

THANKS, Chrissy!!

Visit RA US on Facebook!

UPDATED! HUGE NEWS: RA’S GOT A BRAND NEW GIG & THERE ARE WOMEN IN THE CAST!

RA will play Chop’, a 37 year old, disillusioned, ex-social worker also living on society’s margins, on one of Leeds’ roughest estates.

Thanks to Richard Armitage Net for this very welcome news item: Richard has been cast in Urban and the Shed Crew, a Blenheim Films production, which has just started filming in Leeds in the UK. The filming will take place over the next 6 weeks. This film is adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name, written by Bernard Hare. Richard will play ‘Chop’, an ex-social worker who befriends the eponymous character ‘Urban’.

Also, check out the film’s Facebook page, and the Urban and the Shed Crew website.

Read all about it on the Richard Armitage Net website!

AND there are women in the cast! Thanks to Armitage Army @ Richard Armitage Central for this casting news!

Another Happy Day in the RA Universe: Part Three of The Anglophile Channel Interview Premieres!

WHAT did you just ask me?
Thanks to Amy Leonard for this image from Part Two.

Oh happy day… again! Part Three of The Anglophile Channel interview with Richard Armitage (aka RA) debuted today, and the RA Universe released a collective sigh of contentment. What on earth did The Anglophile Channel’s Marlise Boland ask this time? And how did RA respond? See for yourself.

Thanks to Paul and Marlise Boland for their hard work on this and to YouTube’s gremlins for finally giving up! (They realized this was for the RArmy and surrendered.)

Tens of thousands have watched the teaser, Part One and Part Two. Face it, World, Richard Armitage has a massive, loyal fan-base always eager for RA appearances!

Enjoy, y’all!

Follow The Anglophile Channel on
YouTube, Facebook, and on Twitter. 

We also invite you to follow
Richard Armitage US on Facebook and Twitter!

Face it, RA. You are loved!
Thanks to “did you make these bunsss” on Tumblr for this image!

ALERT: Issues with the RA Interview Upload…

ALERT: The Anglophile Channel is having upload issues with posting Part Three of the RA interview. Bless ’em, they’ve been working on it all night. More as I hear…

In the meantime, here’s BETTER kind of alert, found by Chrissy Lampard… If you know this meme’s creator, please get in touch with me. I’d love to credit him or her.

A better kind of Alert.
Meme Creator: Unknown (If it’s yours, please let me know’ I’d love to credit you!) Found by Chrissy Lampard.